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Representative Kristina Shelton and community members address concerns about hospital costs and closures
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday, Green Bay Representative Kristina Shelton discussed emerging legislation that will lower healthcare costs and stabilize Wisconsin hospitals. Shelton explained that the problem stems from the fact that small urban hospitals, critical to their surrounding communities, are in constant competition with larger hospital...
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Kronenwetter village president will become interim administrator
KRONENWETTER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Village Administrator Peter Kampfer had only been in the role for a few months before he suddenly resigned on Friday. In a board meeting on Monday, Village Board members making the choice to carry over administrative duties to Village President Chris Voll while they repost the job opening on their website. “Approval for Administrator, the Village President will fill that role per ordinance and policy of the village. And continue to inform in emergency situations and ensure the full board is informed in a timely basis,” said Trustee Kelly Coyle.
Minocqua Brewing Co. to brew beer in honor of VP Kamala Harris' presidential bid
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A Wisconsin brewery is capitalizing on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid. Minocqua Brewing Co. is beginning production of Hope Expresso Stout. A four-pack is $17 and is available for presale right now. They'll ship in September. The owner of Minocqua Brewing Co. previously launched an...
PetSmart update, Shopko demolition and more
Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Streetwise newsletter! Did you miss the Chick-fil-A Tri-State Food Truck in Wisconsin Rapids last month? You have another chance to get your Chick-fil-A favorites from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the South Wood County YMCA parking lot. You can also find the truck from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fleet Farm in Stevens Point. ...
Merrill Fire Department shares video of power line fire that knocked out service to 5,000 customers
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - The Merrill Fire Department has released a video of a fire caused by a branch that damaged a powerline Monday. It happened around 6:30 p.m. at the alley in the 1300 block of East 8th St. in Merrill. The outage initially affected approximately 5,000 customers. The Merrill Fire Department said a tree branch was lying across high voltage power line and causing significant arcing and flames.
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